Vmc 27 parts

I have two parts on VMC 27 which I would like to find. The first is a conical shaped plastic piece (2" or so high - 13.5" diameter on the wide side & 10" on the small side). There are lips on both sides where it was riveted between the back of the shell and the cabinet assembly. The refrigeration unit slipped into it and sealed against it. I have been told that I will just need to glue it back together and use it as it is not visible when machine is assembled.
The second piece is an aluminum piece (7.5" long) that collected the condensation. It rested on the compressor which, when hot, would evaporate the water.
I have included a picture with both pieces in it (Sorry for the shadow). Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom

Does anybody have any suggestions?
Can aluminum pieces be mended easily?
Is it not cost effective to have someone replicate a piece like the plastic one or the aluminum on for that matter.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcome and appreciated.
Thank you! '>

[Jim]

Both of these parts are unique to a VMC 27 so locating these may be difficult! I'm almost positive that no one reproduces either part.

My suggestion is to clean and reuse the black compressor cover by re-riveting it back into place carefully since some of the holes have been damaged already...

As for the condensate pan, I'm not sure what's wrong with this part... It looks in fairly good shape and could be cleaned and reused. To have something like this reproduced, it would look like it was remanufactured because the original was probably stamped from a solid piece of aluminum.

Thanks Jim,
That is pretty much what I figured I would have to do with the compressor piece. And that is the same advice Steve at Fun-Tronics gave me. He even suggested to possible use a bead of caulk to help seal and hold it.
The condensation pan is broken, almost in a straight line, right where it starts to widen. It is hard to tell from this picture. I was trying to give everyone a picture of what it should look like.
Can aluminum be "welded" or "sweated" in any way?
Tom

[Jim]

Aluminum can be welded, but you better find a good welder if the pan is thin! Otherwise, he could make things worse by melting it away...

Hey Jim,
Yeah, it's pretty thin. 1/16" or less in thinckness. I went to the hardware store and a customer in there overheard me explaining my delimma and gave me what I think is a pretty good suggestion.
Cut a piece of aluminum and rivet it underneath. Use an aluminum filler under each rivet and in the joint. I can then sand it flush. I think that will be my best bet and sounds like it will work.
When the machine was running, I don't remember much water accumulating in it anyway.
I must say, I am enjoying the website here. I bought this VMC 27 machine when I was 10 years old. A friend of mine's parents were selling it in their garage sale. I stared at it Friday ($45), Saturday ($30) and finally bought it on Sunday for $15. I broke it down in the mid 80's thinking I would restore it. I bought a VMC 27A I saw and never finished the 27. Until the WWW came along, it just sat with the box of parts next to it for 15 or so years. Now I am finding so much information and help on the web, I have revitalized my drive to fix it up. So here goes!!! Get ready for mega-posts!!
Speaking of the VMC 27A. The one I bought has copper tubing coiled up in the back of the refrigeration compartment behind a coke red plate. On the right side of the machine is a water fountain which, when the machine is running, has cold water. It looks to be original, but I have never seen another like it - even on greedBay. Was this an option the buyer had when purchasing from VMC? I was just curious.
Always grateful,
Tom

[MoonDawg]

Well Tom, the water fountain was certainly not a factory option, you can tell when you remove it and see the primitive way the holes were punched. I will never understand why service stations had these installed, as they must have reduced soda pop sales.
I have found that restoring a machine with the fountain, made it less-desirable than the same machine without it, not to mention the difficulty of wheeling it through a doorway. Glen

Glen,
I agree the holes on the side look primitive, but on the inside
there is a panel which separates the copper tubing and the dispensing assembly (wheel). Riveted to the plate is a guide to help direct bottles out the chute. My machine is original and has not been restored (99% sure) as it has the maintenance instructions still pasted inside the door. The panel matches the paint exactly. I have attached a picture.

Hi,

       Just wanted to let you know that the metal piece that
       you are looking for is on e-bay under coke- vending
       new-today !!!!

                            leonard

Thanks Leonard,
Yeah, Jim emailed me yesterday about it. I am watching it.
I appreciate all the friendliness and help with this site.
Thanks to all,
Tom '>